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 Wed. 2/1/12
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Zydeco Night at Tio Leo's
7-8pm Zydeco Lesson, Beginning & Intermediate by Greg Benusa
8:00-10:00pm DJ'd Zydeco Dance from the hottest Louisiana bands. Videos of festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CD’s and other goodies. $6 cover. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409. |
Sat. 2/4/12 |
Something Different:
Valentine's 80s Hustle Swingfest at Synergy Dance Studio
7-8pm Hustle Lesson with Beckie Webster
8:00-11:00pm Hustle, Swing, and Latin Dance Tunes
VALENTINE'S 80S HUSTLE SWINGFEST. Dance Til You Drop for the Valentines 80s Hustle Swingfest here at the Synergy Dance Zone! Groove & boogie to the club tunes of Hustle & West Coast Swing, Latin, Tango, Salsa & Cha Cha. Dress up as your favorite 80s outfit (OPTIONAL). $6.00 Online Discount --- http://tinyurl.com/78cqaur $8.00 admission at the door. Refreshments and island snacks are provided. At the Pyramid Shopping Center 7480 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA. Info: meetup.com/Hustle-Daze, email at hustledaze@yahoo.com, or call Arman at 858-430-6034 or 858-576-0560. |
Wed. 2/8/12 |
Zydeco Night at Tio Leo's
7-8pm Zydeco Lesson, Beginning & Intermediate by Greg Benusa
8:00-10:00pm DJ'd Zydeco Dance from the hottest Louisiana bands. Videos of festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CD’s and other goodies. $6 cover. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409. |
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Sat. 2/11/12 |
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
BTSC 20TH ANNIVERSARY DANCE FEATURING
LIL WAYNE AND SAME OL' 2 STEP
at BALBOA PARK CLUB, Balboa Park
Please note: THIS MONTH ONLY the dance will be held in the Balboa Park Club next to the Recital Hall and the Puppet theater. Click here for Balboa Park Map to locate Balboa Park Club.
Dinner (included with admission) 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Dance Lesson 6:20-7:00 p.m.
Open Dancing 7:00 to 10:30 p.m.
Zydeco thrives in San Diego! Yeah, you right!! Celebrating 20 years of good times to the zydeco/Cajun beat! The Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego proudly presents a Mardi Gras-themed 20th anniversary dinner-dance featuring Lil' Wayne and Same Ol 2 Step* straight from the heart of Louisiana's zydeco country.
Bring your joi de vive. We'll supply the beads, the band, dinner and King Cake. Costumes optional and welcomed! Come early to enjoy a delicious Louisiana-style dinner, included with admission, until the last bowl of gumbo is gone. Free dance lesson too!
Lil' Wayne and Same Ol' 2 Step is a high-energy band which blends old- and new-style Zydeco. Leader of the band, Wayne Singleton, is a young but very knowledgeable musician who has been involved with zydeco music since age 7. He cut his teeth with legends such as Beau Jacques, Keith Frank and Zydeco Force. Although some artists are pushing zydeco to its progressive left; Lil Wayne and Same Ol' Two Step keep it firmly based in the Lawtell – Opelousas, Louisiana, style where it originally sprouted. The band's consistent and more traditionally bed-rocked style of zydeco is up-tempo and performed with an exuberance that is sure to make you dance to the point of ecstasy. Costume to add to the festive feeling if you'd like. Bring your joi de vive. We'll supply the beads, the band, and food. Come early to enjoy a delicious Louisiana-style dinner included with admission until the last crumb is gone. Free dance lesson too!
Admission: $15 ($12 for BTSC and KSDS Jazz 88 members). Directions: From Interstate 5 south, exit at 10th Avenue in downtown San Diego, turn left on A Street, turn left on Park Blvd., go over freeway bridge, turn left onto Presidents Way and proceed to stop sign. Park in the lot to the left serving Hall of Champions, Automotive Museum, etc. Balboa Park Club is just north of the Puppet Theater. For a map of the area, click on Balboa Park Map in the navigation panel.
A special shout-out to dancers from back in the early to mid-90s when Maryann and Peter first began spreading the love of all things Cajun and Creole to San Diego. If we haven't seen you since Y2K, we'd love to reconnect. Bring your stories, confessions, old photos, BTSC buttons, and, of course, your dancing shoes. We have a stellar band booked and all sorts of festivities planned. Recent dancers and newbies: we welcome your fresh energy at the dance and into the club if you'd like. Laissez les bon temps rouler!!! |
Sun. 2/12/12 |
International Dance Association Festival at Balboa Park Club in Balboa Park
Join the dance clubs of the IDA in Balboa Park as they teach and demonstrate various styles of social dancing and give you a chance to learn easy, enjoyable dances from around the world! There will also be vendors of food and folk, international and dance related items.
Noon-5 p.m. Festival hours
3-3:30 p.m. BTSC teaches and demonstrates Cajun and Zydeco dance technique
Food and vendors in the Hall, performances in the Balboa Park Club
Schedule:
12:00-12:30 Academy of Highland Dance
12:30-1:00 Moreton Bay Fig Morris (English)
1:00-1:30 Reels & Squares Variety Dancing
1:30-2:00 Pride of Erin Irish Ceili Dancers
2:00-2:30 Scottish Country Dance Society
2:30-3:00 International Folk Dancers
3:00-3:30 Bons Temps Social Club (Cajun/Zydeco)
3:30-4:00 San Diego ‘N’ Line Dancers
4:00-4:30 Waltz & Such Vintage Social Dancers
4:30-5:00 Balboa Park Dancers (Ballroom)
Check your email or this Website for further information on how to participate in the BTSC dance demonstration. Take Presidents Way off Park Blvd. to get to the Balboa Park Club. For more information visit the IDA Website (http://www.idasdc.org) or call 619-286-1588. Sponsored by the San Diego Park and Recreation Department and the IDA. |
Wed. 2/15/12 |
Zydeco Night at Tio Leo's
7-8pm Zydeco Lesson, Beginning & Intermediate by Greg Benusa
8:00-10:00pm DJ'd Zydeco Dance from the hottest Louisiana bands. Videos of festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CD’s and other goodies. $6 cover. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409. |
Sat. 2/18/12 |
Theo and The Zydeco Patrol at Iva Lee's, San Clemente, CA
7:30-11pm Iva Lee's, 555 North El Camino Real, Suite E San Clemente, CA 92672 Tel (949) 361-2855 Website. |
Sat. 2/18/12 |
T-Lou at Transfiguration Church, Los Angeles, CA
2515 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Los Angele's, CA 90008. Call 323-291-1136 for ticket price. |
Sat. 2/18/12 |
St. Luke's 2nd Annual Zydeco Mass and Mardi Gras Celebration
6pm Children's Activities
7-8pm Zydeco Mass (Free Admission)
8:00-11:00pm Live Music with Fontenot Pappion Old Style Creole Band.
$15 admission ($10 in advance). Price of admission includes dinner and live music provided by The Fontenot Pappion Old Style Creole Band; the band will also play during the Zydeco Mass. The events are open to all and the Zydeco Mass (7pm) is Free. Tickets to the Mardi Gras dinner/dance held in Belliss Hall (directly after the mass, 8pm) are $15 per person at the door; $10 if purchased by February 12th. Children under 12 are Free; special activities are planned for them starting at 6pm. The Fontenot Pappion Old Style Creole Band -- featured at the Northwestern SU Creole Heritage Center, Natchitoches, LA -- will surely lively up your soul with their repertoire of Zydeco, Cajun and Creole tunes and songs. Dinner will include such good-for-the-soul foods as Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice and much more. Wear your Mardi Gras colors proudly (Purple, Gold and Green), put on a mask, throw on a hat, deck yourself in ribbons and bows... Think Celebratory! AND, don’t forget your dancing shoes. How else you gonna get them beads swingin' proper?! Laissez les bon temps rouler! Parking is available on the Church property on a first come basis; street parking is also available. For more information email C21TonyLubong@aol.comor call 310.749.3043. Venue: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813. |
Sun. 2/192012 |
T-Lou at Farmers Market, Los Angeles
2pm-4pm at west patio stage, 6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, Ca 90036. Free event.
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Mon. 2/20/12 |
Fat Monday Mardi Gras Celebration with AJ Gibbs
Spike's Sports Bar, 16728 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706. 562-804-0200.
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Tues. 2/21/12
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Zydeco Patrol at St. Paul's Cathedral Zydeco Mass
5:45–7 p.m., Zydeco Mass at St. Paul's Cathedral, 6th & Nutmeg, San Diego
Shrove Tuesday - February 21, 2012 6 PM (Music starts at 5:45) All are welcome to join us for our annual "Zydeco Mass" and festive dinner in the Great Hall. This bilingual service is your chance to kick up your heels before the somber season of Lent begins. Music by the Zydeco Patrol begins at 5:45 with the Eucharist at 6:00 p.m. -- but this is like no other mass you've ever been to! There will be beads flying, dancing in the aisles, fun costumes and masks, everything you'd expect when you transplant Mardi Gras into the Cathedral - so dont miss out on the fun. A perfect event to invite friends and neighbors! Following the Eucharist, join us for a festive Cajun Dinner in the Great Hall immediately following. (Tickets for the dinner must be purchased in advance and will sell out, so get yours today!) Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! For more information call the Cathedral Office (619) 298-7261. Website.
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Tues. 2/21/12 |
Gaslamp Quarter Mardi Gras Parade
9:30–11 p.m., Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
Want to walk the parade route with the BTSC?
Gator by the Bay & Bon Temps Social Club Mardi Gras Second Line Parade will be February 21st Fat Tuesday at 9:30PM in the Gaslamp Quarter, Downtown. Cost is FREE!
Join the Krewe de Bon Temps for a Traditional New Orleans Second Line Parade. Dance, walk, or "high step" along the parade route to our Zydeco and Cajun music. There will be throw beads available as you engage the crowd. Come join us for a Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! (Let the Good Times Roll!) and help promote Gator by the Bay and the BTSC. Must be in costume! There will be no float to ride on.
How to Sign up: Look for an E-vite that will be emailed to you. If you don't get one , contact Sue Schiele at sschiele@cox.net. You must be signed up through Sue in order to get on the parade list to get a wrist band. Deadline to reply to Sue is February 14th.
Where to meet: Corner of 6th and E St in downtown San Diego. This is the parade participants’ entrance. When you arrive your name will be on the list to get your wrist band. Once you've entered and received your wrist band, the Gator by the Bay group will be located on E St between 5th and 6th. So just walk straight on E St and look for the GATOR BY THE BAY music equipment trailer and car.
Parking: There is a parking structure at 7th and E.
What time: Please arrive before 8:30pm at the gate There will be
NO admission after 8:30 pm! Parade rolls promptly at 9:30 PM.
Important Notice: All participants of the parade will be required by the Gaslamp.org and McFarlane Promotions to sign a "hold harmless" agreement before they will be allowed into the staging area. All parade personnel will have to be on a master list.
What is a Costume? Anything colorful, outlandish, masks, boas, tuxedos, formal dress, red shoes and purple sashes. Almost anything goes as far as playing dress up. Be creative and step out of the ordinary. Festive and colorful Costumes are a very important part of the Mardi Gras Tradition. Please feel free to contact Linda Hanover of TATA Lane at 619-688-9778 for your costume needs.
For questions: Contact Garry Todd at btscsandiego@gmail.com
Check out past events here:
Links: http://www.gaslamp.org/articles/articles/mardi_gras.html (Info from Gaslamp.org)
http://picasaweb.google.com/Gatorbythebay Jerry Jones photos from Mardi Gras
Gaslamp Quarter Website.
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Wed. 2/22/12 |
Theo & The Zydeco Patrol at Tio Leo's
7-8pm Zydeco Lesson, Beginning & Intermediate by Greg Benusa
8:00-10:00pm Open dancing to The Zydeco Patrol. Videos of festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CD’s and other goodies. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409. |
Wed. 2/25/12 |
Theo & The Zydeco Patrol at Coyote Grill, Carlsbad
6:00-10:00pm Coyote Bar & Grill, located on the northeast corner of the Carlsbad Village Plaza, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr # 108, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2990. Website. |
Sat. 2/25/12 |
David Souza and The Zydeco Mudbugs at Taylor's Lounge,
Redlands, CA
Taylors Lounge, 26787 Barton Rd., Redlands, CA
Dance lesson with AJ Gibbs at 6:45 p.m., open dancing to The Zydeco Mudbugs at 7:30
Admission $10. Information: Ronda Conley, 760 774-8023, rollinzydeco@gmail.com |
Wed.2/29/12 |
Zydeco Night at Tio Leo's
7-8pm Zydeco Lesson, Beginning & Intermediate by Greg Benusa
8:00-10:00pm DJ'd Zydeco Dance from the hottest Louisiana bands. Videos of festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CD’s and other goodies. $6 cover. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409. |
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